Wonders, Mishaps, Blunders and Joy.. commentary on my life as a mom in the form of letters to my son
One of the things I love most about being a mom is the unexpected moments that literally stop me in my tracks, moments that couldn't be planned or posed, even if I tried, moments of pure innocence and pure joy. These candid moments make childhood … [Continue reading]
Fadra of all.things.fadra, Social Dialect and Charitable Influence is my guest today. Yes, she writes all three blogs! Can you imagine? Today she has written a thoughtful letter to Beamer, the newest furry member of her family. Dear … [Continue reading]
I have big plans for this year. So far, two weeks in and it hasn't been that wonderful... another negative pregnancy test, more bad news on my parents house and a cold/flu/sinus yuck that won't go away. There have have some really great things … [Continue reading]
1. Favorite 2012 Movie: Magic Mike... um, Matthew McConaughot AND Channing Tatum shirtless? Yes, please! (with Argo as a close 2nd) 2. Favorite Album: Away From the World - Dave Matthews Band 3. Favorite Song: Titanium by David Guetta featuring … [Continue reading]
Cam of Growing Up Goofy is a lover of all things Disney and just about as sweet as can be. She is my guest today with a letter to her eldest daughter, Emma about being a big sister and growing up way too fast. Dear Emma, You've been a big … [Continue reading]
My head is pounding. I move from our bed to the couch and back again. There have been long nights of coughing fits, propped up pillows, extra blankets, a humidifier blowing eucalyptus into our space and a very confused puppy. Lucas went … [Continue reading]
I hope your 2013 is off to a super start! I spent the morning de-Christmasing our house. It only took three hours, one break to walk to the dog to Starbucks for a much need caffeine fix and one very patient little boy, who ended up being a very big … [Continue reading]
This time of the year is notorious for lists, round-ups, best ofs and worst ofs and like them or hate them, these lists tell us where we've been and show us where we're going. While I did launch my freelance writing career, which I am extremely … [Continue reading]
Our Christmas tree is still up. I haven't the heart to take it down yet. We are still receiving holiday greeting cards. Christmas carols are still stuck on a loop in my head. Our stockings are still hanging from the mantle. There is … [Continue reading]
The year: 1986 The location: Banjul, The Gambia, West Africa The cast: A family of four: mother (37), father (39), eldest daughter (15), youngest daughter (2). The scene: Christmas morning, parents wake their daughters and the family is soon … [Continue reading]
